DEDICATION OF EQUESTRIAN STATUES FOR THE ARLINGTON MEMORIAL BRIDGE Part 2

Description

Summary: Mr and Mrs Oscar Chapman, Pres Harry S Truman, Dean Acheson, mounting the stand. People applaud as Italian Prime Minister, Alcide De Gasperi, walks to lectern. MS, Dean Acheson speaking. After a short talk, Mr Acheson introduces De Gasperi, who makes a speech in English about the statues which are being presented. He says the statues symbolize spiritual elevation, heart, agriculture, gallantry. and sacrifice. The statues were made in four cities--Naples, Florence, Milan, and Rome, etc. De Gasperi pauses as planes fly over. Noted in the grandstand beside the Pres: Dean Acheson, Maj Gen Harry Vaughan, Ezio Pinza, others. Brief Flash, showing base of one of the covered monuments. A voice saying: "This group represents harvest and music." The unveiling, but showing the base, only. MLS, Pres Truman, starting to speak and saying in essence that on behalf of the people of the United States they accept these statues which were designed by American artists and executed by Italian craftsmen, etc. Through these years, says the President, the Italian people have earned the right to participate in the fight for freedom. The Pres scores the Italian treaty which, he says, shackles the Italian nation from doing its best in the society of free nations. An effort will be made to enable Italy to enter United Nations despite Soviet veto. De Gasperi shakes hands with the President while the others stand and applaud. (Note: While camera is on speaker's stand, which is for most of the footage, lens is either front or back-focused.)

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities